Have you ever planned out your life only to feel like nothing went as expected?​Maybe you planned a pregnancy, but ended up experiencing miscarriage, infertility, or other challenges. Or maybe your idea of what motherhood would be like for you was turned upside down.Or maybe you realized that there's something better than ​living a "checklist" list and marking off all the things you should do - that there's something to be said for stepping out of your comfort zone and following where God leads.​​If we can walk in faith, and get outside of our own expectations and plans, we may just find that God has unique avenues for us where we least expect it. In this episode, Jordan talks with YouTube creator, author, and mother of eight, Angela Braniff, about the many paths to motherhood. As someone who has experienced pregnancy, secondary infertility, domestic and international adoption, and embryo adoption, Angela has a lot to share about the many ways God can build a family. If you’re ready to hear how God can work in unexpected ways, tune in to learn:Angela’s journey to becoming a mother of eightWhy God guides us one step at a timeHow unexpected paths can bring unexpected blessingsThe reality and challenges of adoptionLessons learned from walking through secondary infertilityReady to dig deeper? Explore more at thisgatherednest.com. 

The Many Paths to Motherhood... and Why They're All Amazing (Ft. Angela Braniff)

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If you're a parent, you've probably faced challenges with feeding your children at some point. Whether your child refuses to try new foods, throws all their food, only wants to eat dessert, or struggles to sit at the table, it can be frustrating to know how to help your child get nutritious meals.   In this episode, Jordan talks with dietition and the founder of @kids.eat.in.color Jennifer Anderson about how to handle picky eating and other common eating struggles. Tune in to learn:How to set realistic expectations for meal timesTips for kids who won't try new foodsWhy our language around mealtime and food mattersWhat to do when your child throws foodHow to promote a healthy diet without instilling a negative relationship with foodWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Jennifer's IG: @kids.eat.in.colorKids Eat in Color website Jordan's Holistic Home Handbook

A Nutritionist's Guide to Feeding Picky Eaters (Ft. Jennifer Anderson)

Did you know that our soil's nutrition has been continuously worsening? And poor soil = nutritionally poor food.So where you source your food can have a huge impact on its nutrition and your health. Finding food that's not just local, but is grown with the right practices and is in season can make a huge difference in our ability to get the nutrients we need. But what does this look like?   How can we create rhythms that help prioritize nutritionally dense foods and support our metabolism? And what nutrition principles have we grown up with that we need to unlearn? In this episode, Jordan talks with women's health educator and the founder of Simpl Holistic Health, Ashlee Rowland, about how to source nutritionally dense foods, get enough minerals, and support our metabolism. Tune in to learn:How nutrient-deficient soil leads to nutrient-deficient foodWhy eating local food is important and tips for finding local foodHow to eat food seasonally in a way that's not overwhelmingEasy ways to get more minerals in your dietRhythms to do each week when it comes to preparing and making foodNutrition principles that we need to unlearnWhy skipping meals and fasting is hurting our hormonesWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Ashlee's Bare Naked Hormones course is open June 1-10, and early birds can enroll for $75Ashlee's Website: Simpl HolisticIG: @simplholisticJordan's Holistic Home Handbooklocalharvest.orgMetabolical book 

Nutrition Principles to Learn (and Unlearn) - Ft. Ashlee Rowland

Have you been wanting to create both a beautiful and functional space when it comes to your home?   Maybe you've been searching Pinterest boards for inspiration on how to redesign a room in your house, but you're not sure how to make an aesthetically pleasing space that also works for your family (and has room for piles of kids' items). You want a space that looks beautiful and feels welcoming... but what about the messiness and craziness that comes with having a home? Why doesn't your house look clean and put together like the homes you see on HGTV? In this episode, Jordan talks with HGTV designer Jennie Marrs about how to make your house a home and have the grace to embrace the imperfection that comes with it. Tune in to learn:Why your home shouldn’t be a reflection of the latest trends, but a reflection of the family that lives thereQuestions to ask before working on any space in your homeHow the idea of drop zones can help you create more functional spacesHow to show yourself grace when it comes to mess in the homeTips for creating functional spaces with little kidsWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:IG: @jennymarrsJenny's book: House + Love = HomeJenny's websiteCrunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

How to Make Your House a Home (Ft. Jenny Marrs)

Are you in a postpartum season?   Maybe you had a C-section and you want to know how you can help improve mobility and work on your scar. Or maybe you're ready to add more movement back into your routine, but you have no idea where to start.   Perhaps you've heard about the importance of the pelvic floor in postpartum recovery, but you're confused about what it actually looks like to support the pelvic floor after birth.   In this episode, Jordan chats with Krystle Howald, a physical therapist and the co-founder of the Expecting and Empowered app. Together, they talk about how to recover, improve mobility, and add movement in the postpartum season. Tune in to learn:Issues and symptoms women often struggle with postpartum  What you can do for recovery even before you start working out againThe most beneficial type of movement to do postpartumWhat you can do to help recover and improve mobility after a C-sectionHow to heal and mobilize a C-section scar  How to improve core activation after birthWhy consistency with your movement is more important than perfectionWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:IG: @expectingandempoweredExpecting and Empowered app (Use the code SHE to get 20% off!)Embrace Your Almost

A PT's Tips for Recovery and Movement After Birth (Ft. Krystle Howald)

Did you know that 80% of life's biggest decisions happen between the ages of 25 and 35? Decisions like who to marry, what job you want, where to work, where to live, and if you want to have kids are all part of this packed season.   Author Stephanie May Wilson calls this the "everything era."  Not only are there huge life decisions to make, but our generation has more options available to us than ever before, and, through social media, we have more opinions burdening us too, making it even more difficult to figure out what we want to do. So how do you know what decisions are right for your life? How do you quiet the noise of others? What do you do if you start second-guessing your decisions? In this episode, Jordan talks with author Stephanie May Wilson about all these questions and how to hear your own voice so you can make the decisions that are right for you. Tune in to this episode to learn:What the "everything era" is and why it's more difficult than ever to make decisions about your lifeHow God's will plays a role in making life decisionsThe importance of quieting outside voicesWhy the right decisions are not always the easiest decisionsHow to analyze where you're at and if you need to make a changeWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in this episode:Stephanie's book: Create a Life You Lovestephaniemmaywilson.comStephanie's podcast: Girls Night 

The Many Paths to Motherhood... and Why They're All Amazing (Ft. Angela Braniff)

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